A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while over the prescribed limit for drugs
File image of police road closure(Image: Paul Gillis/ReachPLC)
A cyclist died at the scene of a crash involving a car in Bristol.
Emergency services were called to the collision involving a grey Mercedes car and a cyclist on Aust Road yesterday afternoon, Sunday, June 29.
Despite best efforts of the ambulance service, the cyclist died at the scene.
Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while over the prescribed limit for drugs.
They have since been released under investigation.
The road was closed for around eight hours while an investigation was carried out.
Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage, to get in contact.
Anyone who may be able to assist the police is asked to call 101 quoting the reference number 5225181772.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV or journey-cam footage following a fatal collision at Aust.
“Officers were called at 12.36pm Sunday 29 June to the collision between a grey Mercedes car and a cyclist on Aust Road. “Tragically, despite the best efforts of the ambulance service, the cyclist died at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a family liaison officer. Our thoughts are with them. “A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit for drugs, and later released under investigation. “Collision investigators examined the scene, with the road remaining closed until 8.30pm. “If you have any footage or information, please call 101 and give the reference 5225181772.”